Graduate Advocacy & External Engagement Intern

Required Professional Experience

• 1 to 2 years of experience in advocacy, external engagement, campaigns or policy analysis work in developing countries.
  

• Knowledge on Child Rights including the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child or the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  

• Experience planning and organizing workshops or forums for participants in multiple countries.
  

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, particularly in a cross-cultural environment
  

• Planning and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities
  

• Research experience especially in policy and advocacy
  

• Understanding of humanitarian and fragile contexts
  

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, communication, public policy, management or law
  

• Training certificate on advocacy, child rights and policy influence, an added advantage
  

• Graduated within the last 2 years